A highly important pair of George I giltwood side tables designed by William Kent and attributed to Benjamin Goodison

The tables have replaced 18th century ‘Siena Marble’ tops and the pendent carved decoration is of later date.

The tables were once part of a group of tables of at least two different sizes, the tables offered being the smaller version. A pair of tables of identical size is now in the collection at Chatsworth in Derbyshire, after being moved from Devonshire House prior to its demolition in 1924.

Devonshire House was the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and the centre of London society in the 18th century. The celebrated Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, entertained there on a grand scale. Fine tables such as these would have complemented the house’s grand interiors.

Two photographs taken by Country Life magazine at Devonshire House before its demolition record one of the tables in the suite, together with a longer version in the second image. Slight variations in carved detail indicate that the tables recorded by Country Life are different from the tables at Chatsworth, but belong to the same set.

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Delivery And Installation In The UK
Delivery and installation are complimentary of Ronald Phillips within the UK. Ronald Phillips will arrange delivery to your home, and if required a member of the Ronald Phillips team will accompany the piece and ensure installation.

Export From The UK
One of the leading names in English antique furniture Ronald Phillips has built up a client base worldwide. If you live outside of the UK and an export licence is required this will be applied for by Ronald Phillips. International shipping and insurance will also be arranged. Our shipping department will arrange safe transport to any destination by experienced and approved shipping companies.

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Ronald Phillips are members of The British Antique Dealers Association.
The BADA is the trade association for the leading antique dealers in Britain. Since its foundation in 1918 BADA has set the standard for trading in the antique business. Its main role is to establish and maintain confidence between members and the public, both in buying and selling.